Saldanha pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Saldanha is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Saldanha lies roughly 110 km north-northwest of Cape Town. At Saldanha, native fynbos and introduced trees like oak and pine define much of the local vegetation, with denser planting in older residential streets giving way to open fynbos beyond town. Nearby fishing, farming, and small-harbour activity shapes the wider landscape feeding into the spring pollen peak, consistent with the broader Cape fynbos biome.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    8/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Saldanha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Saldanha right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Saldanha.

Will pollen levels change in Saldanha tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Saldanha will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Saldanha this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Saldanha?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Saldanha.

When is pollen season in Saldanha?
At Saldanha, fynbos and introduced oak pollen build from August as the Cape spring begins, with grass following through September and October. The region's dry summer from December keeps pollen low, while the area's fishing, farming, and small-harbour activity shapes the mix of vegetation feeding into the spring pollen peak, a pattern typical of the broader Cape fynbos biome.
How often is the Saldanha pollen forecast updated?

The Saldanha pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Saldanha come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Saldanha based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Saldanha, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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